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view all areas »Mesa County trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Skiing, Nordic Skiing and Observed Trials. Trails here are often flowy, faint trail and sandy. Scenery includes views, canyons and ridgelines. Common trail features include rock gardens, berms and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and picnic spots. Popular destinations include Grand Junction, Fruita and Cedaredge.
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- Mountain Bike
516 trails
- E-Bike
201 trails
- Horse
120 trails
- Hike
594 trails
- Trail Running
585 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
114 trails
- Observed Trials
8 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
83 trails
- Downhill Ski
54 trails
- Nordic Ski
29 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 695
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 516
- Trails E-Bike
- 201
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 163
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 116
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 53
- Trails Horse
- 120
- Trails Hike
- 594
- Trails Trail Running
- 585
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 114
- Trails Observed Trials
- 8
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 83
- Trails Snowmobile
- 1
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 54
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 29
- Total Distance
- 1,316 miles
- Total Descent
- 193,597 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,839 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,179 ft
- Reports
- 4,488
- Photos
- 1,489
- Completed Counter
- 271,286
Articles
Why Moab Is Even Better Than You’ve Heard
Sep 10, 2025 from outsideonline.com
Visiting Moab is an adventurer’s rite of passage. Here’s how to make the most of a trip to Utah’s adventure wonderland
Video: Attempting the Kokopelli & White Rim Trails in A Single 310 Mile Ride with 25,000 Feet of Climbing
Oct 22, 2024 from pinkbike.com
310 miles, 25,000 feet of climbing, one ride, what could go wrong... Ryan Standish takes on two iconic trails.
Race Report & Video: REV Enduro Series Final at Powderhorn
Sep 18, 2023 from pinkbike.com
Good times and great racing at the Colorado Western Slope's Powderhorn Mountain Resort.
Colorado's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
Oct 20, 2021 from pinkbike.com
Colorado is the eighth most expansive of the 50 states by area and is home to 53 different mountain peaks in excess of 14,000 feet above sea level.
Sub Regions
- Cedaredge (58)
- Flowing Park (28)
- Grand Mesa West (14)
- Kannah Creek Basin (5)
- Powderhorn Mountain Resort (11)
- De Beque (2)
- Fruita (169)
- Grand Junction (213)
- Colorado State Park (11)
- Gunnison River Bluffs (5)
- Lunch Loops (65)
- Redlands (48)
- Third Flats (29)
- Turkey Flats (13)
- Uncompaghre West (26)
- Loma (46)
- Kokopelli Loops (46)
- Palisade (29)
- Grand Mesa East (9)
Popular Mesa County Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 4 miles • 482 ft • 6,193 •
This trail is a must for riding at the Kokopelli trails. The descent from Mary’s is typically hike-a-bike, or a super-challenge for you downhill junkies. Drop down onto the single track and experience fast-flowy riding with several...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 21 ft • 6,157 •
AKA: Pumps, Bumps and Rollers Lots of little jumps, some doubles, and some tabletops. Banked and bermed turns. Downhill only. A good intermediate trail where everything can be rolled without issue.
• 80 ★ 3.8 • 344 ft • 0 ft • 5,439 •
The Horsetheif drop is a classic terror ride, if you choose to ride it- most don't. It's a rigorous dive from the canyon rim down to the bench, with 2-4 ft vertical drops. Is it worth the hike down to ride the bench trail? Unequivocally...
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 29 ft • 5,339 •
Classic 18 road ridge trail. Super fun and flowy trail that has some narrow sections of ridge riding, some blind rollers, moderate technical areas, swoop turns. There are some small jumps, but no mandatory gaps. Watch your speed though,...
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 1,201 ft • 31 ft • 5,264 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 4,649 •
Designed by Dave Grossman and built by Singletrack Trails, Mojoe is one of the favorites among the more advanced locals; it’s got it’s fair share of jumps, gaps, and a large rock garden that typically requires quite a bit of...
• 95 ★ 4.3 • 2 miles • 136 ft • 4,486 •
This is one of the iconic trails at 18 Road. Endless undulating singletrack that takes you along the tops of little hills. Some up flow, but mostly fast and down, gotta hit this when here.
Mesa County Mountain Bike Routes
Kokopelli (More Singletrack Route) Featured
★ 3.4 • 138 miles • 15,334 ft • 8 • Point to Point •
The Kokopelli Trail is a classic route from the Kokopelli Trail system in Fruita Colorado to the famous...
★ 3.7 • 18 miles • 2,188 ft • 8 • Loop •
This is the route you take if you want to hit all the great downhill runs with minimal effort up. Starts...
★ 3.7 • 31 miles • 1,622 ft • 4 • Shuttled •
The Palisade Plunge provides ~32 mi of trail atop the Grand Mesa and along its stunning west flank as it...
★ 3.5 • 8 miles • 765 ft • 3 • Loop •
All 3 Zip Trails in the standard loop from the trail head. Starts with a mellow desert climb through...
★ 3.7 • 22 miles • 2,714 ft • 7 • Loop •
The Kokopelli trail network has a little bit of everything from slow tech to fast flow and now thanks to...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 617 ft • 4 •
Joe's is a classic 18 Road ridge trail. Super fun and flowy with small optional jumps, gaps and table tops...
Photos of Mesa County Mountain Bike
Videos of Mesa County Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Stagecoach Palisade | Sep 25, 2026 @ 3:14pm (America/Denver) Sep 25, 2026 | Ideal | randyfay | It's pretty rough! Lots of ruts from... |
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPt5v6f7 | vote | trail | activity #106353068 and 3 more | Oct 21, 2026 @ 5:03pm 6 mins |
| David0xdhTG | wishlist | route | activity #106343788 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:37pm 3 hours |
| David0xdhTG | wishlist | route | activity #106343745 and 1 more | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:36pm 3 hours |
| David0xdhTG | wishlist | route | activity #106343595 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:34pm 3 hours |
| David0xdhTG | wishlist | trail | activity #106343478 and 1 more | Oct 21, 2026 @ 2:33pm 3 hours |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Why not? Because it is hard? Lion's... | Oct 21, 2026 @ 9:02am 8 hours | ||
| trail | Kind of a grind, nice views though | Oct 19, 2026 @ 6:45pm 2 days | ||
| trail | Not the best way up. Where is the best way up?... | Oct 19, 2026 @ 6:43pm 2 days | ||
| report | Nbb zhdzzz di | Oct 17, 2026 @ 12:09pm Oct 17, 2026 | ||
| report | The TV g. V V was the | Oct 15, 2026 @ 3:37pm Oct 15, 2026 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Powderhorn Mountain Resort | bike park | Cedaredge | |
| Fruita Jump Park | skill park | Fruita | |
| Lunch Loops Jump Park | skill park | Grand Junction | |
| 27 1/4 Motorcoss Track | skill park | Grand Junction | |
| Dos Rios Bike Park | skill park | Grand Junction |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 516 | 1,070 miles | 139,049 ft | 473 miles | 6,453 ft | 1,363 | 4,466 | 98 | 163,523 | |||
| E-Bike | 201 | 682 miles | 77,749 ft | 301 miles | 6,201 ft | 34 | 3,843 | 12 | 6,142 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 163 | 505 miles | 43,579 ft | 203 miles | 6,362 ft | 256 | 4 | 854 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 116 | 344 miles | 28,035 ft | 125 miles | 6,230 ft | 2 | 742 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 53 | 174 miles | 17,369 ft | 72 miles | 6,322 ft | 421 | 13 | |||||
| Horse | 120 | 415 miles | 55,994 ft | 190 miles | 6,391 ft | 862 | 4 | 26 | ||||
| Hike | 594 | 1,190 miles | 156,043 ft | 529 miles | 6,841 ft | 56 | 4,399 | 37 | 12,562 | |||
| Trail Running | 585 | 1,160 miles | 150,423 ft | 517 miles | 6,841 ft | 4,398 | 38 | 6,196 | ||||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 114 | 426 miles | 48,776 ft | 176 miles | 6,201 ft | 26 | 869 | 7 | 315 | |||
| Observed Trials | 8 | 28 miles | 3,602 ft | 14 miles | 4,413 ft | 14 | 18 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 83 | 317 miles | 29,265 ft | 120 miles | 6,201 ft | 848 | 1 | 50 | ||||
| Snowmobile | 1 | 6 miles | 456 ft | 2 miles | 965 ft | 7 | ||||||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 6 miles | 456 ft | 2 miles | 965 ft | 133 | ||||||
| Downhill Ski | 54 | 44 miles | 26,109 ft | 32 miles | 2,631 ft | 35 | 2,111 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 6 miles | 456 ft | 2 miles | 965 ft | 779 | ||||||
| Nordic Ski | 29 | 73 miles | 4,016 ft | 18 miles | 6,089 ft | 1 | 1,200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Mesa County?
Mesa County has 23 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mesa County?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mesa County are:
- Gunny Loop (East) (4.7/5)
- Palisade Plunge - Lower Canyon (4.5/5)
- Horsethief Bench (4.5/5)
- Joes Ridge (4.5/5)
- Pucker Up (4.5/5)
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What is the longest trail in Mesa County?
The longest trail in Mesa County is Palisade Plunge at 18.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Mesa County?
The best hiking trails in Mesa County are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Mesa County?
The best trail running trails in Mesa County are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Mesa County?
The best dirtbiking trails in Mesa County are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Mesa County?
Mesa County has a total of 695 trails. Of those, 516 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Mesa County to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mesa County?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Mesa County is Coal Creek Basin Trail with 2,913 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Mesa County?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Mesa County is Palisade Plunge with 5,883 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Mesa County?
Mesa County supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Observed Trials, ATVing/Offroading, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Mesa County?
The following bike services are available in Mesa County:
- Bike Shop (12)
- Shuttle Service (4)
- Guides & Tours (3)
- Trail Association (3)
- Trail Builders (2)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Mesa County?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Mesa County is Coal Creek Basin Trail with an average grade of 12.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Mesa County?
Yes, there are 21 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Mesa County. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Cold Shivers Point Lookout
- Fallen Rock Overlook
- Red Canyon Overlook
- Upper Ute Canyon Overlook
- Grand View Overlook
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Mesa County?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Mesa County are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Mesa County?
The overall region status for Mesa County is Clear / Green. Out of 342 trails:
- Clear / Green: 293
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 33
- Significant Issue / Amber: 16
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What are the trail conditions in Mesa County?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Mesa County:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Mesa County?
Yes, Mesa County supports e-bike riding. There are 156 trails in Mesa County that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Mesa County?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Mesa County are: View all mountain biking routes in Mesa County.
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What is the highest summit in Mesa County?
The highest summit in Mesa County is Chalk Mountain at 11,148 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Mesa County?
There are 7 notable sights in Mesa County. Some of the top sights include:
- Akiti or Centennial Arch
- Cedar Tree or Rainbow Arch
- Hole in the Bridge Arch
- Two Feathers Arch
- Crown Arch
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Mesa County?
The most popular Strava segments in Mesa County are:
- Upper PBR (31,449 athletes)
- One Trick Pony (30,034 athletes)
- Whuppin Time (30,005 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Mesa County?
There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Mesa County. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Mesa County.
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Are there local clubs or events in Mesa County?
There are 2 upcoming events in Mesa County. View upcoming events. There are 3 local clubs or associations listed in the Mesa County directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Mesa County?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Mesa County: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Mesa County.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Mesa County?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Mesa County are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Mesa County?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Mesa County are:
- Saddle Up (5/5)
- 18 Road Single Track Alternative (4/5)
- Parking Lot Access Down (4/5)
Activities
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Points of Interest
- Warming Hut Cabin
- Monument Canyon View Overlook Viewpoint
- Land's End Observatory Viewpoint
- Cave Other
- Shade Shelter Other
- Independence Overlook Viewpoint
- Fruita Canyon Overlool Viewpoint
- Historic Trails Overlook Viewpoint
- Rock Roll TTF
- Grand View Overlook Viewpoint
- Chalk Mountain (11,148 ft)
- South Mamm Peak (11,017 ft)
- Haystack Mountain (10,958 ft)
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